Batman: Birth of the Demon

In this 2012 DC one-shot, writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Norm Breyfogle deliver a standalone Batman story that delves into the dark origins of Ra's al Ghul. Revisiting the iconic villain's millennia-spanning history, the issue explores the tragic events that set him on his immortal path. A concise but potent addition to the Batman mythos, it showcases the classic creative team's deep understanding of the character's shadowy world.